Quantities Purchased Quantities Purchased Income Prices Good X Good Y $30,000 Px = $6, Py = $3 2 20   50,000 Px = $6, Py = $4 5 10                                   Refer to Table. Using the information in the table, calculate the income elasticity of demand for good X and characterize the good. Use the midpoint formula. Can you calculate the income elasticity of demand for good Y? If you can, show your calculation and characterize the good. If you cannot, explain why.

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Quantities Purchased

Quantities Purchased

Income

Prices

Good X

Good Y

$30,000

Px = $6, Py = $3

2

20

  50,000

Px = $6, Py = $4

5

10

                       

 

 

 

 

 

Refer to Table.

  • Using the information in the table, calculate the income elasticity of demand for good X and characterize the good. Use the midpoint formula.
  • Can you calculate the income elasticity of demand for good Y? If you can, show your calculation and characterize the good. If you cannot, explain why. 

 

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